Moe’s Southwest Grill closes 8 of 17 Indiana restaurants, including 2 in Indianapolis
In addition to closing the two Indianapolis restaurants, the fast-casual Mexican chain closed three locations in the city’s suburbs.
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Green District to exit central Indiana with closure of two salad restaurants
Green District, a salad restaurant concept founded in Louisville, has opened and closed five restaurants in central Indiana from 2019 to 2023.
Results from Nordstrom, other retailer show cautious consumer spending
The reports come as shoppers are still dealing with high inflation and higher interest rates that are making it more expensive to take out a loan or carry debt on credit cards.
Fast-growing Mom Water looks within for new CEO and COO
The Indiana beverage company has new executive leadership, but is keeping things in the family.
Freeze-dried candy business in Westfield off to sweet start
Freeze Dried Snack Co., which opened in early July, sells dozens of varieties of freeze-dried sweets, including Skittles, Jolly Rancher candies, Fruit Rollups, M&M’s and saltwater taffy.
Lafayette Square Mall owner delays reopening, developing much bigger plan
Sojos Capital principal Fabio de la Cruz—who introduced an ambitious $200 million project for the northwest-side property in November 2021—said the new master plan will require much more investment and involve multiple development partners.
Dollar Tree, Family Dollar agree to take steps to improve worker safety
U.S. regulators on Wednesday announced a settlement with the company that runs Dollar Tree and Family Dollar aimed at improving worker safety at thousands of the bargain stores across the country.
Round of closures claims two suburban O’Charley’s locations
Nation’s Restaurant News reported Tuesday that Nashville-based O’Charley’s decided this month to close 18 underperforming restaurants. Among them were two in the Indianapolis area.
Studio Movie Grill abruptly closes after 10-year run on north side of Indy
The 57,000-square-foot venue opened in October 2013 and featured 13 auditorium theaters with dine-in service and a full bar.
Retail sales rose solidly last month as consumers spent freely
The uptick reflects the economy’s resiliency despite a still challenging economic environment of still high prices and higher interest rates.
Craft brewery King Jugg plans Broad Ripple production site
The brewery will take over part of a former auto body repair shop to produce beverages sold at King Jugg’s Fishers location.
Raising Cane’s chooses Westfield site for its third area restaurant
The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chicken finger chain is planning a 2,800-square-foot restaurant in a former Steak ’n Shake building.
Total Wine, Academy Sports, others adding Avon stores
Liquor superstore Total Wine & More is taking over 28,000-square-foot space formerly occupied by a Bed Bath & Beyond housewares retailer.
Out-of-state coffee shops pour into Indy
Time will tell whether Hoosier hospitality is reciprocated to a wave of coffee retailers that built customer bases in other states before setting up shop here.
Noble Roman’s faces investor lawsuit in ongoing proxy war
Indianapolis-based Noble Roman’s Inc., which is battling one of its biggest shareholders over whether to replace CEO Scott Mobley on the restaurant company’s board of directors, is now facing a lawsuit from that shareholder over the same issue.
BuffaLouie’s wing spot to expand from Bloomington to Carmel
A restaurant that has served up chicken wings and hamburgers in Bloomington for the past 36 years plans to make its Carmel debut in November.
Bed Bath & Beyond hanging on as online retailer
Overstock.com officially relaunched the Bed Bath & Beyond domain online Tuesday in the United States after acquiring the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for $21.5 million in June.
Camping World to acquire Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield
Mount Comfort RV, which primarily sells Forest River, Coachmen, Tiffin, Newmar, and Winnebago products, is one of the largest RV dealerships in the state.
More Trader Joe’s recalls: Soup may contain bugs, and falafel may have rocks
The recalls come one week after the grocery chain recalled two cookie products over similar concerns.
State’s first Taco Bell Cantina planned in downtown Indianapolis
A franchise operator for Taco Bell Cantina, known for serving beer, wine, sangria, Baha Blast margaritas and Twisted Freezes spiked with rum, tequila or vodka, has signed a lease for a prominent downtown location.